Dr. Ochoa earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from St. George University and completed her program with excellent scores. She has over 7 years of experience working as a veterinarian for Whitehouse Veterinary Hospital in Whitehouse, TX (Practice Profile).

Dr. Ochoa attended Louisiana Tech for her undergraduate school and then St. George University to complete veterinary school. After completing veterinary school she furthered her experience with clinical routines at LSU.

dr sara ochoa and a dog

Work experience: 7 years as a veterinarian

Location: Whitehouse, TX

Degrees

  • Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, St. George University (2015)

Recent Articles by Dr Sara Ochoa on Senior Tail Waggers:

owner showing a large cyst on a German Shepherd dog's neck Types of Cysts Often Found on a Dog’s Neck or Head [Vet Advice] - Canine cysts of the head and neck are fairly common and most of them don’t cause serious problems. There are… [...]
pregnant Terrier mix laying in bed in white sheets Vaginal Discharge in a Pregnant Dog: When it is OK, When to Worry (Before & After Birth) - So your dog is expecting! How exciting! Hopefully she’ll have an easy pregnancy and a simple delivery with no complications.  To ensure… [...]
paw cleaning closeup 4 Cysts Often Found on Dog Paws [With Pictures & Vet Advice] - Ahh dog feet, giant Great Dane Marmaduke paws, tiny terrier tootsies, the puffy, fluffy white feet of a Bichon Frisé.… [...]
cerenia medication dogs Can Cerenia be Fatal to Dogs? A Vet Explains Overdose Risks - Did your veterinarian just prescribe your dog Cerenia? As a veterinarian, this is a common medication that I prescribe to… [...]
dog licking private parts outdoors Yellow or Green Discharge from a Dog’s Penis: Our Vet Explains - At my veterinary practice, I see many male dogs each day with a mild discharge from their penis. While this… [...]
paw cleaning closeup Nail and Nail Bed Yeast Infections in Dogs - Does your dog have issues with their nails or has the skin around their nails started to look flaky? These… [...]
vet holding paw Paw Yeast Infections in Dogs: What They Look Like & What To Do - When most people think of yeast, the first thing to come to mind would probably be a freshly baked loaf… [...]
photo of prednisone medicine Can Prednisone be Fatal to Dogs? (Overdose Risks) - As a veterinarian, I often prescribe prednisone for dogs for many different types of diseases. While many times this can… [...]
owner with hand on dog head's bump Dog Occiput: FAQ About This Bump On Your Dog’s Head - Have you noticed that your dog has a bump on their head between their ears? While bumps are typically cause… [...]
wart at the vet Is it a Tick, Skin Tag or Wart? A Vet Explains [With Pics] - Ticks, skin tags and warts can easily get confused. In this article, we will explain the differences and show you… [...]

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Dogs and Phenobarbital: Is your pet whining?

Dogs and Phenobarbital may seem like an odd combination, but more and more, vets are prescribing the drug to help their furry patients with seizures. The drug’s side effects can be scary at times, but […]